noun
draft refuser; conscientious objector
Refers to a person who refuses military conscription, often on moral or religious grounds. The term is neutral and descriptive.
彼は兵役拒否者として、裁判で自分の信念を主張した。
As a conscientious objector, he asserted his beliefs in court.
その国では、兵役拒否者に対する罰則が厳しい。
In that country, penalties for draft refusers are severe.
Compound of 兵役 (military service), 拒否 (refusal), and 者 (person).